Experience

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  Acme theatre company

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Master carpenter

  Supervised crews of 40+ for load-ins, strikes, & general construction. Constructed the largest set ever built on the Veterans Memorial Stage, Davis California Ordered equipment & tracked inventory Responsible for the safety of crew & property.BACHELOR OF THEATRE ARTS, 2003

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  Bigger hammer production services

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2011

  Stage hand and crew chief

  Served as A2, L2 and V2 for touring & local crewsSupervised crews of 15+ for load-ins & strikesAssembled sets, scenery, lighting and AV for Award Shows, Concerts, & Corporate Events in Hotels, Convention Centers and Arenas (including Oscar Awards, Tom Petty, & Playboy 50th Anniversary)Heavy experience with chain motors and hoists, span-sets & other ground-riggingHang and focus lights ­ everything from Pin-Spots to Mac 2K's & ShowgunsSet up audio arrays, from Hotel meeting rooms to full stadium PA systemsAssembled video displays, from projectors to 40' video wallsBuilt steel deck, truss & turn-tables, in all conditions, rain or shineSoft goods, pipe and base, & signageTOOLS & SKILLSForklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Arms(JLG's, Condors etc).Able to read blueprints, technical drawings, & lighting plots.Screwguns, hammer drills, impact drivers. Show less

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  Indyfringe

  Jan 2004 - now

  Artist

  You should've changed that stupid lock -- I'll be back when you least expect it!

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  Phil the void

  Jan 2005 - now

  Creator

  I wrote and toured my solo shows under the heading "Phil the Void." These days I go by "Phil van Hest," but many people know me by my previously amusing nickname. Currently I have eight unique 60 minute programs: "Nature Abhors a Vacuum," "Comedy Over Quality," "The Great Brain Robbery," "Evening Banana", "Love is a Battlecat", "Motherbanking Bankholes", "Public Nudity" and "WHAT BISCUITS." Most of these are available for download through my personal website.

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  California state university

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2011

  Scene shop foreman

  Fabricate sets, scenery, props, platforms, flats, & wagons for nine productions per season (18-25 per year)Head Carpenter & Driver for touring shows (two per year)Manager of Properties Department, inventory, & rentals to outside companiesRigging and Fly-rail maintenance, including complete rebuild of arbors & re-stringing of cablesResponsible for the smooth working order of 6 separate performance facilitiesProvide research & consultation for purchase ordersSupervised crews for load-ins & strikes and daily laborAssisted with light hangsTOOLS & SKILLSMIG Welder.Able to read blueprints, technical drawings, & lighting plots. Cold & hot saws, reciprocating saws, jig/saber saws, radial arm saws, sliding compound miter saws, table, panel, hole, circular & band saws.Screwguns, hammer drills, impact drivers.Drill presses, angle/body grinders, routers, awls, pipe-threaders, nico press.Dry wall, tile & wallpaper.Pneumatic tools - Nail guns, staplers, paint sprayers.Palm, orbit and belt sanders. Show less

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  Indianapolis monthly

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Reporter

  Wrote the 2011 "Airball Awards" for the January 2012 edition.

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  Nuvo

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2013

  Columnist

  I freelance for NUVO as a reporter and editorialist. When I finished typing editorialist, I was surprised to see it is in fact a word.

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  Stagekey ltd

  May 2011 - Nov 2013

  President

  StageKey's main source of artistic pride is our scenic design innovations. We are a multi-faceted and all-inclusive scenic-design company based out of Indianapolis. We (have) 'Scene Everything', from corporate conferences to private parties, rock shows, charity events and everything in between. Our design team specializes in creating unique experiences for your guests, customers, and friends. Each event is customized to our clients' visions, and we always see eye to eye.Aside from our technical and artistic prowess, we also provide a full range of audio, lighting and video support. The phrase "virtual set" really gets our attention. Classic set construction services are also available, but the future of production services is all mapped out for anyone to see! Show less

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  Mondavi center for the performing arts

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2019

  Master carpenter/head rigger
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  Mondavi center

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2019

  Master carpenter/head rigger
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  Phil van hest, unlimited

  Oct 2015 - now

  Owner

  I provide event consultation and rigging services.

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  Bigger hammer production services

  Feb 2019 - now

  Rigging & safety manager

  Oversees all elements of the rigging department; training, development and scheduling. Responsible for creating and maintaining company IIPP, FPP and enforcing Codes of Safe Practice. For starters.